Anaheim Ducks at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec 17, 2025. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 3 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Zach Werenski | D | 2 | 1 | 4 | 29:31 | 0.33 | 1.99 |
| 2nd | Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.27 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:16 | 0.21 | 1.54 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:21 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Boone Jenner, Yegor Chinakhov | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:35 | ANA | Ryan Strome | Ryan Poehling, Ian Moore | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:59 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Brendan Gaunce, Kent Johnson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:18 | CBJ | Boone Jenner | Ivan Provorov | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 05:29 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Frank Vatrano | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 16:44 | ANA | Jackson LaCombe | Ryan Poehling, Mikael Granlund | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:32 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Kent Johnson, Zach Werenski | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.30 | 2.48 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 42.3% | 57.7% |
| Hits | 20 | 20 |
| Blocks | 21 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:16 | 0.21 | 1.54 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14:31 | 0.23 | 1.53 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31:23 | 0.12 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.23 | 0.70 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:18 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:36 | 0.29 | 0.15 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:30 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:26 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:51 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:45 | 0.34 | -0.10 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:57 | 0.11 | -0.30 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 29:31 | 0.33 | 1.99 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.27 | 1.64 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10:38 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:49 | 0.57 | 0.90 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:42 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.23 | 0.49 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:28 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:20 | 0.52 | 0.10 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -0.92 | O |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.43 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4–3 on Dec 17, 2025, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.48 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 2.3 — Columbus Blue Jackets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Zach Werenski led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.99 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Anaheim Ducks 4–3 on Dec 17, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Anaheim Ducks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zach Werenski led all skaters at 1.99, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.48 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 2.3, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 27 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 28. High-danger chances went 14 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ville Husso stopped 24 of 28 (-0.92 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 24 of 27 (-0.43 goals saved above expected).